Florida is no stranger to car accidents. As the year ticks on, the number of crashes has increased, raising the daily limit to staggering numbers. Sadly, this equates to many serious injuries and even fatalities. These are the current 2024 Florida car accident statistics.
Total Car Crashes in Florida in 2024
Thus far, there have been 331,903 car crashes in the state of Florida. Out of these incidents, there were 2,423 fatal accidents that caused 2,589 total deaths in Florida in 2024. Meanwhile, 214,197 people suffered injuries from all these car accidents.
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), these accidents were investigated by various law enforcement agencies. They include:
- Local Sheriffs’ departments at 107,226 or 32.31%
- Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) at 93,258 or 28.10%
- Local Police Departments at 130,801 or 39.41%
- Other at 618 or 0.19%.
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Top 10 Counties for Car Accidents in Florida 2024
Certain counties in Florida have experienced more car accidents. The top 10 are:
- Miami-Dade with 52,010
- Broward with 33,298
- Palm Beach with 23,029
- Hillsborough with 23,051
- Orange with 22,139
- Pinellas with 12,621
- Lee with 12,982
- Polk with 10,831
- Volusia with 7,863
- Brevard with 7,243
According to the FLHSMV, the county with the highest number of crashes, Miami-Dade, resulted in:
- 25,372 injuries
- 16,443 hit-and-runs there resulting in 29 fatalities and 2,589 injuries
- 249 fatalities
How Many Car Accidents Happen Per Day in Florida 2024?
According to the FLHSMV, from January to November 2024, there have been 331,903 car accidents in Florida. This equates to around 1,082 crashes per day. This is a staggering number as the year is not yet complete. The number of injuries and fatalities from these daily accidents is currently unknown.
What Are the Most Dangerous Months for Car Crashes in Florida?
Although car accidents occur daily in Florida, some months are more dangerous than others. According to the FLHSMV, this period is known as the 100 deadly days of summer and spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day. In other words, May through September are the most dangerous months for car crashes in Florida.
This time frame is also particularly deadly for teen drivers. The FLHSMV also states that spring break and St. Patrick’s Day are worse for young people, who have a higher propensity for risky behavior behind the wheel.
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How Many Car Accidents Result in Death in Florida?
So far, in 2024, there have been 2,360 car accidents resulting in death in Florida. Out of those collisions, there were 2,524 total fatalities. Most of them, 1,330 or 56.36%, were investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The county with the largest number of total crashes, Miami-Dade, has experienced 233 fatal incidents. These resulted in 244 deaths for 2024 so far.
According to the FLHSMV, most of these accidents, 102 or 43.78% were investigated by the police department.
Where Do Accidents Happen the Most in Florida?
In Florida, most accidents happen in Miami-Dade County. Thus far, 2024 has seen 50,797 such incidents, which have resulted in 52,010 such incidents, which have resulted in 25,372 injuries and 249 deaths. Fatal crashes in Miami-Dade currently sit at 238. Most of these accidents were investigated by police departments at 23,973 or 46.09%.
According to the FLHSMV, another 16,610 or 31.94% were investigated by sheriffs’ departments. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated 11,195 or 21.52% and other agencies investigated 232 or 0.45% of those crashes.
Where Does Florida Rank in Car Accidents?
According to Wise Voter, Florida ranks third in the country for car accidents and 12th for crash fatalities. Many of the individuals involved in these incidents are tourists who flock to the state because of its warm weather and numerous attractions. This equates to around 16 deaths for every 100,000 car accidents.
Florida Crashes By Type of Accident in 2024
According to the FLHSMV, Florida has experienced 331,903 crashes in 2024 so far. These incidents can be broken down by type. They include fatal, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, injury, hit-and-run, impaired driving involving alcohol only, impaired driving involving drugs only and impaired driving involving alcohol and drug crashes.
Breaking down these incidents, Florida has seen:
- 85,089 for hit-and-run accidents
- 8,984 pedestrian collisions
- 8,193 motorcycle accidents
- 8,124 bicycle crashes
- 4,025 impaired driving crashes involving alcohol only
- 2,589 fatal crashes
- 249 impaired driving accidents involving drugs only
- 141 impaired driving incidents involving both alcohol and drugs
What Is the Leading Cause of Car Accidents in Florida?
Distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, activities such as eating, fiddling with vehicle controls, conversing with passengers, checking on children or pets in the backseat and especially texting, can have deadly consequences.
Although there is no distracted driving law in the state, the dangerous habit of texting while driving is considered a primary offense per the Wireless Communications While Driving law.
How Many Collisions Cause Injuries in Florida?
So far in 2024, there have been a total of 331,903 accidents in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, these collisions have resulted in a total of 214,197 injuries, some of which resulted in death.
However, it also reports that 140,069 injuries not resulting in death occurred from all crashes.
How Many Accidents Are Alcohol Related 2024?
Up to now, in 2024, there have been 4,025 alcohol-related crashes in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, those involved in such accidents sustained 2,318 injuries while 145 people tragically lost their lives. Different law enforcement organizations investigated these alcohol-related crashes.
- Sheriffs’ departments handled the majority: 1,473 or 36.60%
- Police departments at 1,340 or 33.29%
- Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) investigated 1,208 or 30.01% of these accidents
- Other groups accounted for four or 0.10%
Florida Hit-and-Run Accident Rates 2024
So far, 85,089 Florida hit-and-run crashes have occurred in 2024. This has resulted in 17,584 injuries and 205 deaths. Police departments investigated the majority, 38,577 or 45.34%, of these incidents.
According to the FLHSMV, hit-and-run accidents are down compared to 2023, when 104,273 such crashes occurred. However, there is still one month remaining in the year.
Florida Motorcycle Accident Rates 2024
Florida’s 2024 motorcycle accident rates currently sit at 8,193. According to the FLHSMV, they have caused 7,060 injuries and 482 fatalities.
Police departments have investigated most of these incidents, 3,258 or 39.77%, followed by Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), which looked into 2,670 or 32.59% of motorcycle accidents.
Florida Pedestrian Accident Rates 2024
Pedestrian accidents in Florida in 2024 currently sit at 8,984. Those incidents include 7,204 industries and 565 fatalities. According to the FLHSMV, most pedestrian accidents, 4,613 or 51.35%, were investigated by police departments.
The Financial Cost of Car Accidents in Florida
In Florida, car accidents cost $46 million to over $4 billion annually. This accounts for medical expenses, lost wages and vehicle repairs or replacements.
According to the FLHSMV, as a no-fault state, Florida requires drivers to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) with their car insurance, but that’s often insufficient to pay for damages. This results in lawsuits being filed against at-fault drivers.
Unfortunately, you can’t control what other drivers do. This contributes to Florida being a dangerous state for driving. However, you can do your part to be smart and safe behind the wheel to reduce your risk of accidents.
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